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Concept Ventures
London, United Kingdom
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About
Concept Ventures is the UK’s largest dedicated pre-seed fund, with a focus on early-stage startups that are reshaping how we work, play, and learn. Established in 2018, the firm manages a £54 million fund, specifically designed to support companies in their first 12-18 months. Concept typically makes initial investments of up to £750,000, often targeting 15% ownership in its portfolio companies, with the ability to lead or co-lead rounds of up to £2 million. Concept Ventures has a strong focus on backing founders at the pre-seed stage, helping them navigate their earliest challenges and preparing them for the next phases of growth. The fund has built an impressive portfolio of over 50 companies, spanning sectors like gaming, AI, and enterprise software. Some of its notable investments include Playter and Emperia. Concept prides itself on being highly founder-friendly, offering extensive hands-on support, from business strategy to talent acquisition, and even connecting companies with Europe’s Tier-1 investors. The firm is led by Reece Chowdhry, a highly experienced investor with over 80 startup investments under his belt. Concept also offers a unique "Venture Pledge," where a portion of its exit profits is donated to a charity chosen by the founders.
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$421.8k
Historical average check
$12M
Historical max check
June 2024
Last investment date
70
Investments
AI & Deep Tech
Software & Apps
E-commerce & Retail
Security & Privacy
Data & Analytics
Healthtech & Wellness
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Transportation & Mobility
VR & AR
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